Swine

It is believed that the majority of the breeds we now know are descended
from the Eurasian Wild Boar (Sus scrofa). Archaeological evidence
from the Middle East indicates domestication of the pig occurs as early
as 9,000 years ago, with some evidence for domestication even earlier in
China. Figurines, as well as bones, dating to the sixth and seventh millennia
BC have been found at sites in the Middle East. Pigs were also a popular
subject for statuettes in ancient Persia.

From here the pig spread across Asia, Europe and Africa. One interesting
point, while most livestock where utilized initially by nomadic peoples,
swine are more indicative of a settled farming community. The reason for
this is simply because pigs are difficult to herd and move for long distances.
Pigs have become vital to the economy in parts of the world. For example,
there exists a "pig culture" in New Guinea as strong and complex
as any African culture based on cattle.